Iran and Egypt ended a 1‑1 draw in the tournament's Group C at the World Cup in the United States on Friday.
Midfielder Ramin Rezaeian scored Iran’s equaliser and helped defend the result.
His effort was described as a historic moment by Iranian media.
Reporters said his performance was so impressive they could hardly put into words it.
The match kept Iran in contention in the group, while Egypt remained unchanged in the tournament.
Rezaeian’s display earned acclaim across sports outlets.
Fans in Tehran lauded his goal on social media.
The draw puts both sides under pressure in the final group game.